Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-10-12

rear platform of the last car, and as the
train came to standstill, cheer on cheer
came from the thousands of people who
had gathered to welcome him. AS the
train stopped Mayor Wallber stepped on
to the car and welcomed the President,
at the same time presenting him with a
handsome basket OF flowers: Mrs
Cleveland, who stood right behind her
husband, was greeted in the same way.
As they stepped onto the platform the
immense crowd surged about, and
everyone strained to get glimpse of
the honored pair. The revenue cutter
Andy johnson, which was at anchor
little way off in the bay, hred salute,
the bands played Hail to the Chief"
and the crowd cheered. 1t was altogeth-
er an inspiring scene. The members of
the Merchants Association and others
who occupied the carriages IN
the procession had ranged themselves
in line on the platform before the arriv-
al ofthe train and when the President
had alighted he was introduced to them
by the mayor. Taking the mayors arm
the President walked to his carriage fol-
lowed by Mrs. Cleveland who was es-
corted to her carriage by ]. G. Jenkins.
Col. Villas and Daniel Lamont followed
Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland.
AS soon as the distinguished visitors
were seated In their carriages the other
carriages were rapidly filled and driven
into line and in a few minutes the pro-
cession was under way. The militia
companies had all been drawn up in line
on the south side of Wisconsin Street,
and as the procession started wheeled
into line IN front of the carriages. AS
the carriage in which the President and
Mrs. Cleveland were, passed up Wis
consin Street, every window and house
top was lined with people who
cheered Justify. The President
sat with uncovered head, and
Mrs. Cleveland bowed and smil-
ed in response to the crowds en-
thusiasm. Pictures of Mrs. Cleveland
have been scattered broadcast, but she
looks better than any of them. Every
hat was dotted as she passed along, and
her charming smile captivated every
one. She wore close fitting travelling
dress of green color. The President, as
usual, wore black Prince Albert coat.
He seemed greatly pleased at the en-
thusiastic reception accorded him.
The military presented a fine appear
ance. 1t was the largest parade of
militia that has been seen in Milwaukee
since the great reunion in 1880. The
local companies participating were the
Sheridan Guard, the Kosciusko Guards,
the South Side Rifles, the Lincoln
Guards, the Milwaukee Cadets and the
Bugle Corps of the Light Horse Squad
ron. Those from outside cities were
from Appleton, Watertown, two COM
panies from Oshkosh, Fond du Lac,
Ripon, Waupun, Sheboygan, Beaver
Dam, two companies from Manitowoc,
the GAINESVILLE Guards and the Bower
City Rifles, of GAINESVILLE. The outside
companies were in command of Col.
w. H. Patton, of Madison
The RELIGIONS and civic societies which
took part in the parade were as fol-
lows: The local temples and also the
Waukesha temple, Patriarchal Circle;
the Ancient Order of Hibernians; the
Jefferson Club, of Jefferson, Wis; St.
Georges Benevolent Society; the
knights of St. Martin; st. Casimir's So
ciety; First Division Uniformed Catholic
Knights; Catholic Temperance Cadets,
of Holy Name Church; Knights of St.
George, and St. Wojciech Benevolent
Society. The North Side Turner's were
also in the procession, having decided to
participate at a meeting last evening.
AT THE COURTHOUSE.
Mayor Wallber's speech of welcome
to the President was as follows:
Mr.. PRESIDENT: You have now
''Cream City of the Lakes" Either
name is characteristic OF our town, like
that of the famous city Of ancient
Hellas. Milwaukee takes delight
in advancing art and science.
1t IS full of music and flow
ers; it encourages universal educa-
ton, and offers an example in more
than one direction, which might be
emulated by our sister. cities. But half
a century ago Milwaukee was but a
small Indian village, a mere trading
post, surrounded by high hills on one
Si6 no ath Eho
Indians are gone, the marshes are filed
up, the hills are cut down and [ venture
to say that we now have as charming
town as there is on the great chain of
lakes. The metropolis of the thrifty
state of Wisconsin, a state which
has been honored by you in
the selection of one of it's
loyal sons to place in your official fam
lily, am proud to say, is noted for its
ergy, enterprise and skill. its pleasant
home, and Tor an industry the product
of which is Justly celebrated throughout
the civilized world. And in passing
along our streets you have noticed a
great many@buildings of cream-colored
brick-henceit its other name, "the Cream
City" 1t is the home Of $4,000 inhab-
itants. Probably one-half of them were
born without the limits of the United
OCdlCSs buU NllIG d lON0
their mother land, let me assure YOU
that they yield to nobody in devotion to
this country. and to the cause Of nation
al freedom. And coming, as you do, as
the chief magistrate of this republic, all
our people, naturalized as we'll as ma
tive, unite in greeting you
and bidding you welcome. Yes,
welcome to our city, welcome
to our homes, welcome to that dis-inter-
ested friendship and unbounded hospi-
tally which ever was, and [ trust, ever
will continue to adorn, distinguish and
characterize our citizens. You have,
on your travels, visited many a city
whose population is larger. whose houses
are higher, whose commerce is more ex-
teasive than ours, but let me say to you
that at no place in this great country do
the hearts OF the citizens beat warmer
or greet its guests with feelings of great
er sincerity than here. 1t is, therefore,